The stage was set for an intense showdown at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, where Rishabh Pant’s Lucknow Super Giants faced off against Hardik Pandya’s Mumbai Indians. In the end, it was the Super Giants who emerged victorious, securing a 12-run win.
Lucknow’s batting lineup fired on all cylinders, with Mitchell Marsh leading the charge. He blasted 60 runs off just 31 balls, while Aiden Markram contributed 53 runs off 38 deliveries. On the other hand, Mumbai’s Hardik Pandya made history by becoming the first captain in IPL history to claim 5 wickets.
Mumbai’s chase got off to a dismal start, with the team losing two wickets – Will Jacks and Ryan Rickelton – for just 17 runs. However, Naman Dhir and Suryakumar Yadav staged a remarkable recovery, with Dhir scoring 46 runs and Yadav smashing 67. Despite their efforts, Mumbai’s momentum faltered in the final overs.
Tilak Verma, who was brought in as an impact player, managed just 25 runs off 23 balls before being retired out. Hardik Pandya chipped in with 28 runs off 16 balls, but it was too little, too late. Mumbai fell short of the target by 13 runs, slipping to seventh place in the points table.
The loss marked Mumbai’s third defeat in four matches, leaving them with just 2 points and a net run rate of +0.108. On the other hand, Lucknow’s victory propelled them to sixth place, with 4 points and a net run rate of +0.048.
The current IPL points table sees Punjab Kings occupying the top spot, with two wins and a net run rate of +1.485. Delhi Capitals follow closely, with two wins and a net run rate of +1.320. Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans round out the top four, with two wins each in three matches.